Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus

The Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC) is a bipartisan group of members of Congress that seeks to promote and recognize the important role that medical schools, teaching hospitals and faculty physicians play to improve the health of people everywhere.

The caucus provides a forum for members and staff to engage in a constructive and educational dialogue about the opportunities and challenges facing the academic medicine community and patients they serve, including the health care workforce, medical research, health care delivery, health equity, medical education, and more.

While the CAMC is not formally affiliated with AAMC, the two organizations often share similar goals and work very closely together.

On February 1, 2023, the AAMC applauded the relaunch of the caucus, thanking Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Dr. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) for serving as co-chairs. Rep. Castor and Dr. Murphy issued a Dear Colleague Letter inviting all Representatives to join the CAMC and engage on “key issues that impact the academic medicine community and patients they serve.” Today, the CAMC includes 36 members and is always welcoming new additions.

Members of Congress interested in joining the Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus can contact Nora Blalock in Rep. Castor’s office at Nora.Blalock@mail.house.gov.

Academic Medicine: What Starts Here Saves Lives Capitol Hill Reception

In June 2023, Rep. Castor joined the AAMC at a reception featuring eight member institutions showcasing their unique innovations that improve the health of patients in communities across the country.